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- About the Author
- Reader Reviews
An Irish Traveller folktale told by award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin, co-published by inclusive Irish presses Little Island and Skein Press
Illustrated by Olya Anima
"At night, as the slugs rested beneath the stars, the younger brother made plans for a new home."
Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 16th July 2023
Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin’s tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world."Beautifully illustrated." — Irish Times
"A warm story of difference and commonality." — Sunday Independent
"I love this story." — The John Toal Show
"In a world full of prejudice, the message here is one of respect for all ways of life." — The Echo
"A gorgeous, elegant book, with a profound, unforgettable message." — Meath Chronicle
"This is a gorgeous book and hopefully not the last we hear of Oein and Olya." — Read and Reviewed
Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels
"A beautiful book, immaculately written in clear but inventive language AND Why the Moon Travels, the title story, may be the most beautiful of all the tales, a metaphysical love story and tragedy that echoes everything from Lorca to Ladyhawke." — Irish Times
"Life-affirming, luminous and lyrical, these vividly told stories of folklore, make the reader see nature — and the Travelling community in a new light." — Irish Examiner
"DeBhairduin is a born storyteller.And here is a book that extends its hands generously across a boundary. A gift to the settled community, it belongs in every school and household."— Children’s Book Ireland, Editors Choice
"DeBhairduin writes with extraordinary lyricism and deep passion." — Books Ireland Magazine
Oein is from Galway. He loves stories, new and old, long-shared and freshly-told. It brings joy to his heart to read and tell tales from and about his community, the Mincéirí. He works in the National Museum of Ireland where he collect the objects and their stories that connect our past to our present and hopeful futures. He was gifted this tale and he’s sharing it with you, in hopes that it travels well.
About the Illustrator
Olya is an artist-illustrator and visual storyteller. She holds an honours bachelor’s degree in animation and an honours master’s degree in children’s book illustration from Cambridge School of Art. Olya paints, illustrates books, and occasionally makes short animated films. One of her main sources of inspiration is the quiet mystery of the Irish countryside, especially along its western seaboard. Where, as Olya believes, live many magical creatures like fairies and elves.
Description
An Irish Traveller folktale told by award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin, co-published by inclusive Irish presses Little Island and Skein Press
Illustrated by Olya Anima
"At night, as the slugs rested beneath the stars, the younger brother made plans for a new home."
Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 16th July 2023
Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin’s tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world.Praise
"Beautifully illustrated." — Irish Times
"A warm story of difference and commonality." — Sunday Independent
"I love this story." — The John Toal Show
"In a world full of prejudice, the message here is one of respect for all ways of life." — The Echo
"A gorgeous, elegant book, with a profound, unforgettable message." — Meath Chronicle
"This is a gorgeous book and hopefully not the last we hear of Oein and Olya." — Read and Reviewed
Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels
"A beautiful book, immaculately written in clear but inventive language AND Why the Moon Travels, the title story, may be the most beautiful of all the tales, a metaphysical love story and tragedy that echoes everything from Lorca to Ladyhawke." — Irish Times
"Life-affirming, luminous and lyrical, these vividly told stories of folklore, make the reader see nature — and the Travelling community in a new light." — Irish Examiner
"DeBhairduin is a born storyteller.And here is a book that extends its hands generously across a boundary. A gift to the settled community, it belongs in every school and household."— Children’s Book Ireland, Editors Choice
"DeBhairduin writes with extraordinary lyricism and deep passion." — Books Ireland Magazine
About the Author
Oein is from Galway. He loves stories, new and old, long-shared and freshly-told. It brings joy to his heart to read and tell tales from and about his community, the Mincéirí. He works in the National Museum of Ireland where he collect the objects and their stories that connect our past to our present and hopeful futures. He was gifted this tale and he’s sharing it with you, in hopes that it travels well.
About the Illustrator
Olya is an artist-illustrator and visual storyteller. She holds an honours bachelor’s degree in animation and an honours master’s degree in children’s book illustration from Cambridge School of Art. Olya paints, illustrates books, and occasionally makes short animated films. One of her main sources of inspiration is the quiet mystery of the Irish countryside, especially along its western seaboard. Where, as Olya believes, live many magical creatures like fairies and elves.
